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Before you go
Your trip to Taketomi.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Taketomi – Okinawa Destination Yaeyama Islands about 420 km from Naha
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Ishigaki (ISG) Ishigaki · 25 km
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Porto de Taketomi 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Boats leave Ishigaki port terminal for Taketomi in about 10 to 15 minutes, with frequent departures throughout the day. For Iriomote, boats take about 40 to 50 minutes to the ports of Ohara or Uehara. The straight-line distance to Naha, the prefectural capital, is about 420 km over the sea.
How many days
Half a day for Taketomi village and a beach; one night to see the island without day-trip groups. Iriomote requires at least a full day.
When to go
From March to June and from September to November, when temperatures are milder. Summer is hot and humid, and typhoons—more frequent from August to October—can suspend boats. Winters are mild.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. On Taketomi there are no rental cars: you get around on foot, by rented bicycle or by buffalo cart. On Iriomote there are buses and rental cars.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Taketomi
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Morning
Taketomi village
Take one of the earliest boats from Ishigaki, rent a bicycle near the port and wander the village’s sandy streets, including a ride in a water-buffalo cart.
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Afternoon
Kondoi Beach and Star-Sand Beach
Cycle to Kondoi Beach for a shallow-water swim and then go to Kaiji Beach, known for its star-shaped sand.
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Evening
Sunset at Nishi Pier
Watch the sunset from Nishi Sanbashi pier and return to Ishigaki on one of the last boats, or stay overnight in a village guesthouse.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long to stay in Taketomi?
Half a day is enough for the village, the buffalo cart ride and a beach. One night lets you see the village when it’s quiet, early morning and at night.
How to get around Taketomi?
By rented bicycle near the port, on foot or by water-buffalo cart. The island’s circumference is about 9 km and it is flat.
Can you swim in Taketomi?
Yes, at Kondoi Beach, which has shallow water. At Kaiji Beach, known for its star sand, swimming is discouraged because of currents. There are not lifeguards at every stretch.
Does Taketomi have accommodation?
There are family-run guesthouses and a few larger lodgings. As the island is small, book in advance during high season.
Beyond the guide
